Category Archives: Prayer

Faithful

Posted on January 20, 2018 by robpetkau

Sometimes I feel like the worst pray-er ever. A friend confides in me about a challenge, a dilemma or a crossroads they’re facing, and I promise to pray for them – and I mean it. And as the words come … Continue reading →

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The H-Word

Posted on February 26, 2017 by robpetkau

Get your hallelujahs out while you can, folks: Lent is almost upon us. In the Anglican Church, and probably in some other liturgical denominations, we conclude many of our services with the phrase, ‘Thanks be to God. Alleluia!’ But for … Continue reading →

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WTF Part 3: Is God Mean?

Posted on October 31, 2016 by robpetkau

Sometimes, it seems like God has a sizeable mean streak. Not only when She won’t give us the snazzy stuff we feel like we need, or won’t instantly heal our infirmities, prevent our genocides or divert hurricanes away from our … Continue reading →

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One Word at a Time

Posted on August 5, 2016 by robpetkau

The one thing I don’t like about going on holidays is that it often means I have to miss church service. (That might be the most Ned Flanders thing I’ve ever said, but it’s true.) But when I peeked into … Continue reading →

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